Grounded Pathways: A Guided Contemplative Retreat

$195.00

A guided contemplative retreat co-faciltated by Jeff McClain and Cameron Kempson, Spiritual Directors & Contemplative Practitioners.

Grounded Pathways is an invitation to step away from the busyness of daily life and make space for reflection, rest, and renewal. Through guided practices, silence, contemplation, spiritual direction, and time in creation, you'll be invited to slow down, become more present, and deepen your awareness of God's presence.

Whether you are seeking rest, clarity, or simply an opportunity to reconnect with God and yourself, we hope you leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and equipped to carry these practices into the rhythms of everyday life.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
9:00am - 2:00pm

Hart-T-Tree Farms
15381 Old NC Hwy 16
Grassy Creek, North Carolina

$195 per person | lunch included

Retreat Highlights

  • Guided reflection

  • Quiet practice

  • Spiritual rest + renewal

  • Community connection

  • Time in natural spaces

A guided contemplative retreat co-faciltated by Jeff McClain and Cameron Kempson, Spiritual Directors & Contemplative Practitioners.

Grounded Pathways is an invitation to step away from the busyness of daily life and make space for reflection, rest, and renewal. Through guided practices, silence, contemplation, spiritual direction, and time in creation, you'll be invited to slow down, become more present, and deepen your awareness of God's presence.

Whether you are seeking rest, clarity, or simply an opportunity to reconnect with God and yourself, we hope you leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and equipped to carry these practices into the rhythms of everyday life.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
9:00am - 2:00pm

Hart-T-Tree Farms
15381 Old NC Hwy 16
Grassy Creek, North Carolina

$195 per person | lunch included

Retreat Highlights

  • Guided reflection

  • Quiet practice

  • Spiritual rest + renewal

  • Community connection

  • Time in natural spaces


Meet Your Retreat Facilitators

Jeff McClain

Jeff holds a Master of Divinity and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago. An ordained minister in the Evangelical Covenant Church, he served for ten years as an associate pastor at Boone United Methodist Church. Today, he accompanies others in growing their awareness of God's presence through spiritual direction, coaching, and contemplative retreats on his family's Christmas tree farm in Grassy Creek, North Carolina.

Cameron Kempson

Cameron holds a Master of Education and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. Her contemplative journey began on her homestead near Asheville, North Carolina, where she discovered a deep connection with God through creation. She feels most at home with the Holy Spirit while tending her gardens, photographing nature, and birdwatching.


Registration

To reserve your place, add the retreat to your cart and complete the checkout process. During checkout, you'll be asked to complete a brief registration form with your contact information, emergency contact, dietary restrictions or food allergies, and any additional information you'd like us to know as we prepare for your retreat experience.

Once your registration form and payment have been submitted, you'll receive an email confirmation of your order. Within 1–3 business days, we'll send you a welcome email with your retreat guide, additional event details, and everything you'll need to prepare for your day of reflection, rest, and renewal.

If you have any questions before registering, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd be happy to help.